Access Guide
Getting To (Level 6 - Warrens Café)
- Level 6 - Warrens Café is located on Level 6 of the main hospital building, in Zone A.
- Level 6 - Warrens Café is approximately 35m from the Level 6 Zone A Main Entrance.
- From the Blue Badge Parking Only car park, the route to the Level 6 Zone A - Main Entrance includes a slight downwards slope and a bollard.
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- Access to Level 6 - Warrens Café is via the Level 6 Zone A Main Entrance.
- From the Level 6 Zone A Main Entrance, proceed ahead and Warrens Café is located on the right.
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- There is step free access to Level 6 - Warrens Café.
- Some flooring is shiny .
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a changing places facility, accessible toilet (with right hand transfer), toilets for ambulant disabled users and standard toilets.
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Hospital Parking (Blue Badge Parking Only)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only .
- The car park is located to the right of the main hospital building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does not have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 251cm x 490cm (8ft 2in x 16ft 0in).
- There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point.
- The drop-off point is located at the end of car park F that is closest to the hospital main entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
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Paying
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- There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
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Access to the Hospital
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- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
- The hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
- The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is clearly signposted.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 73m (239ft) from the Level 6 Zone A - Main Entrance.
- There are 2 dementia friendly spaces within the car park.
- The drop-off waiting time is limited to 30 minutes.
- There are weather-protection shelters by the drop-off points.
- This car park is the taxi drop off point for the main entrance.
- Please note, due to ongoing building works at the hospital, this may affect parking and drop-off points.
Outside Access (Level 6 Zone A - Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the main hospital building.
- There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 103cm (3ft 4in).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 86cm (2ft 9in) .
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 147cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 157cm.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance, as well as in between the first and second set of doors.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
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Lift Details
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- There is a taxi pick up point at this entrance.
- This entrance is open between the hours of 06:00 and 21:00.
- After these hours, a security guard lets people in and out.
- This entrance gives access to Level 6 Zone A of the main hospital building.
- Please note, due to ongoing building works at the hospital, this may affect parking and drop-off points near this entrance.
Opening Times (Level 6 - Warrens Café)
- The venue is open 24hrs.
Eating and Drinking (Level 6 - Warrens Café)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located on Level 6 of the main hospital building, in Zone A.
- There is step-free access to the café.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered and table service (on request only).
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; picture wall menus and menu boards.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are available.
- Adapted cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 120cm.
- The height of the tray counter/rail is 89cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 75cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also bench seats.
- The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.